grebeman
Mu-43 All-Pro
These are some of the commoner Hawk-moths that have appeared in my moth trap over recent nights, maybe I can add some others as the season progresses.
Elephant Hawk-moth (named for some characteristics of the caterpillar)
I always feel that these are the most photogenic of all the Hawk-moths,I don't think you can take a poor photograph of one of these guys.
I'm hoping to add it's less common cousin, the Small Elephant Hawk-moth soon, maybe tonight, the trap is set in a suitable location.
Privet Hawk-moth
With it's 5" overall wingspan this is one of our largest british insects.
Eyed Hawk-moth
The second photograph shows how this guy gets his name, when disturbed they flash those eyes on the hind wings , which it is claimed will put off birds as large as Jays.
Poplar Hawk-moth
This one shows some red flashes on it's hind wings when disturbed.
Watch this space and see if I'm lucky enough to catch a Small Elephant Hawk-moth tonight, whilst I catch several of the others most years I normally only take one or two of the Small Elephants.
I was going to post a shot of my trap in action, but that shot seems to be lost somewhere in my slightly chaotic computer filing system, oh well I'll keep looking and hoping.
Panasonic G1 with 105mm f/2.8 Sigma macro
Barrie
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Elephant Hawk-moth (named for some characteristics of the caterpillar)
I always feel that these are the most photogenic of all the Hawk-moths,I don't think you can take a poor photograph of one of these guys.
I'm hoping to add it's less common cousin, the Small Elephant Hawk-moth soon, maybe tonight, the trap is set in a suitable location.
Subscribe to see EXIF info for this image (if available)
Privet Hawk-moth
With it's 5" overall wingspan this is one of our largest british insects.
Subscribe to see EXIF info for this image (if available)
Subscribe to see EXIF info for this image (if available)
Eyed Hawk-moth
The second photograph shows how this guy gets his name, when disturbed they flash those eyes on the hind wings , which it is claimed will put off birds as large as Jays.
Subscribe to see EXIF info for this image (if available)
Subscribe to see EXIF info for this image (if available)
Poplar Hawk-moth
This one shows some red flashes on it's hind wings when disturbed.
Watch this space and see if I'm lucky enough to catch a Small Elephant Hawk-moth tonight, whilst I catch several of the others most years I normally only take one or two of the Small Elephants.
I was going to post a shot of my trap in action, but that shot seems to be lost somewhere in my slightly chaotic computer filing system, oh well I'll keep looking and hoping.
Panasonic G1 with 105mm f/2.8 Sigma macro
Barrie